The Braves have agreed to a five-year deal with free-agent B.J. Upton, with the club to introduce the former Rays outfielder on Thursday.

More Venezuelan stars could be on the way, and that’s part of the reason MLB organized a two-day showcase this week featuring 65 of the country’s top prospects eligible to sign on July 2.

More Venezuelan stars could be on the way, and that’s part of the reason MLB organized a two-day showcase this week featuring 65 of the country’s top prospects eligible to sign on July 2.

Bargains in baseball’s free agency department are not always inexpensive, but many can be found in the discount aisle, where a player not valued by many now could turn out to have a heap of value a year from now.

Bargains in baseball’s free agency department are not always inexpensive, but many can be found in the discount aisle, where a player not valued by many now could turn out to have a heap of value a year from now.

Veteran left-hander Andy Pettitte’s wish to return to the Yankees for the 2013 season was officially granted on Wednesday when he reached an agreement on a one-year deal with the club.

Veteran left-hander Andy Pettitte’s wish to return to the Yankees for the 2013 season was officially granted on Wednesday when he reached an agreement on a one-year deal with the club.

Right-handed pitcher Casey Coleman was designated for assignment to make room on the Cubs’ 40-man roster for recently acquired pitcher Scott Feldman. The Cubs’ roster is at 40.

The Red Sox filled their void at hitting coach on Wednesday, hiring former Major Leaguer Greg Colbrunn, who won a World Series with the Arizona Diamondbacks in 2001.

The Phillies are close to getting a setup man. They are working on a trade with the Houston Astros for right-hander Wilton Lopez, a source confirmed to MLB.com. Minor League prospects from the Phillies have been agreed upon, and Lopez is believed to be in Philadelphia taking his physical.

Jonathan Broxton’s deal with the Reds on Wednesday further reinforced a rich market for free-agent relievers — a group the Brewers will have to tap before the winter is over. Yet Milwaukee general manager Doug Melvin insisted in the wake of the Broxton deal that he was not daunted.

In separate deals, the Pirates acquired right-hander Zach Stewart from the Red Sox and first baseman Clint Robinson and righty Vin Mazzaro from the Royals.

To fill new first-base coach Mike Sarbaugh’s shoes, the Indians have promoted Chris Tremie to skipper of the Clippers.

Restructuring the roster has been costly at the big league level, as the Marlins parted with a number of veterans. Over time, Miami is hoping that its recent blockbuster trade pays off at all levels of the organization. Immediate results should be felt in the Minor League system, which had been thinned in recent years.

Charlie Furbush adapted well to his new role as a left-handed setup man this past season, and the Mariners see no reason to move him back to the rotation.

The Indians on Wednesday reinstated Nick Hagadone to the club’s 40-man roster while designating veteran Rafael Perez for assignment.

Despite being overshadowed by blockbuster trades and marquee free-agent signings, Minor League free agents can play major roles for their new teams.